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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes 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 free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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