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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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