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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major 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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