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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today 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 institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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