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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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