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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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