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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online 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 we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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