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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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