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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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