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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. 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 instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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