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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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