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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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