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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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