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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online 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 we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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