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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. 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 quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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