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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over 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 massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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