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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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