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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always 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 quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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