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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are 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 numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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