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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. 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 online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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