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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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