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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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