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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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