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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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