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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. 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 quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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