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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended 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 education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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