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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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