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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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