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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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