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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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