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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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