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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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