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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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