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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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