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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of 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. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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