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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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