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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing 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 make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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