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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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