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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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