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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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