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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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