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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally 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 a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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