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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering 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 participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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