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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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