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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. 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 education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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