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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people 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. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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