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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of 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. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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