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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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