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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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