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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended 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 organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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