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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online 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 institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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