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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended 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 institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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