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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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