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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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