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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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