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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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