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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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