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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free 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 a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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