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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning 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 participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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