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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 developments 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 online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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