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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-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 we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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