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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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