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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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