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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. 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 massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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