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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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