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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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