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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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