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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes online. 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 normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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