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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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