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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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