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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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