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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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