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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-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 institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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