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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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