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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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