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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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