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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning 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 assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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