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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that 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 institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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