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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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