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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning 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 educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes 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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