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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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