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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world 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 massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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