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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students 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 a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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