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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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