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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are 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 institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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