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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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