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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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