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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online 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 participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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