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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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