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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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