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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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