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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free 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 quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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