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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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