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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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