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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning 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 organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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