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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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