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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that online 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 education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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