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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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