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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take 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 mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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