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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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