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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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