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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning 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 educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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