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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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