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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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