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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate 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 almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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