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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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