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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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