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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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