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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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