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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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