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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that 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 we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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