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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free 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 quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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