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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended 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 participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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