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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-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 we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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