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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended 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 organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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