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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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