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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world 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. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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