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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing 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 make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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