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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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