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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. 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. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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