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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over 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 MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge 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 resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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