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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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