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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key 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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