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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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