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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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