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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly 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 many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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