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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended 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 participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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