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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning 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 stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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