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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major 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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