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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning 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 institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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