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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes 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 typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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