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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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