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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part 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 online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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