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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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