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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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