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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended 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 educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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