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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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