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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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