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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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