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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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