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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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