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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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