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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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