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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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