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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. 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 instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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