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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)