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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver 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 MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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