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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student 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 blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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