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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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