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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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