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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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