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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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