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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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