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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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