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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around 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. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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