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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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