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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate 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 massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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