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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning 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. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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