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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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