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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating 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 addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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