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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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