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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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