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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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