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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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