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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people 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 online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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