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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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