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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-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 institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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