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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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