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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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