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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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