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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important 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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