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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners 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 several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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