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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online 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 we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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