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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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