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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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