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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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