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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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