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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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