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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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