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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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