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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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