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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes 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 courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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