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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today 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 stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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