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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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