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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology 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 institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the key 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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