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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because 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 we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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