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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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