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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. 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 normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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