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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing 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 quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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