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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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