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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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