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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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