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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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