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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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