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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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