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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. 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 but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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