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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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