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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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