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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take 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. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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