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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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