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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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