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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners all over 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. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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