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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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 students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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