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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are empowering humans all over 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. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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