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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily 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 topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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