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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning 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 teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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