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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving 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 certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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