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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world 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 massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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