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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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