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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually 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 several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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