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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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