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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving 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 make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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