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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education 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 quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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