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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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