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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around 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. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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