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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around 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. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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