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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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