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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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