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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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