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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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