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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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