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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider today because distance 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 we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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