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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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