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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly 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 a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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