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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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