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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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