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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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