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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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