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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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