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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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