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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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