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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving 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 assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important 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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