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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that 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 stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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