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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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