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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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