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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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