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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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