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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate 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 courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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