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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take 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 free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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