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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around 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. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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