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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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