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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part 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 online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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