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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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