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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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