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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended 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 institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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