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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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