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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing 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 make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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