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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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