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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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