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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. 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 quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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