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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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