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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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