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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes 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 commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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