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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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