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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students 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 many subjects that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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