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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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