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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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