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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning 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 educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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