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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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