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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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