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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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