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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around 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 classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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