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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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