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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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