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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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