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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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