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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended 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 assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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