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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning 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 participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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