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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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