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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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