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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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