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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for 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. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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