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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning 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 institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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