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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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