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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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