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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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