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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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