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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently 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 institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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