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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth 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 customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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