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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for 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. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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