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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free 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 a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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