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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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