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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning 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 schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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