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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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