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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-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 participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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