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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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