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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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