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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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