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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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