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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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