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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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