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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. 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. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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