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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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