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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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