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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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