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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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