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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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