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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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