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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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