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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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