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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes 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 typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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