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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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