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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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