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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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