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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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