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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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