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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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