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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. 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 instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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