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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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