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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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