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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students 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 issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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