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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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