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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take 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 online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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