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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations 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 online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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