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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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 massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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