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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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