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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in 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 but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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