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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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