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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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