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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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