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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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