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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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