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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended 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 stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews 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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