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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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