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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning 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 participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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