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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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