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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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