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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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