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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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