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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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