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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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