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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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