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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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