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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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