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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students 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 several issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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