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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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