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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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