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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education 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 control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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