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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. 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 students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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