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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world 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 MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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