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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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