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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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