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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. 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 of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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