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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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