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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education