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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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