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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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