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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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