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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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