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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants 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 MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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