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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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