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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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