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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver 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. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new 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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