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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around 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. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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