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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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