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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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