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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of 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. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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