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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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