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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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