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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning make it possible for students all around 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. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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