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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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