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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-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 control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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