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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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