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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate 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 massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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