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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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