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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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