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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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