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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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