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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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