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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning 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 institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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