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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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