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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important 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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