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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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