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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning 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 participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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