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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning 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 we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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