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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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