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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth 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 massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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