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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive 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 subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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