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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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