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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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