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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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