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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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