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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning 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 make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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