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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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