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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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