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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants 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 commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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