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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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