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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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