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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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