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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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