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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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