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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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