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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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