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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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