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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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