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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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