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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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