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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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