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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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