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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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