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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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