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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world 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. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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