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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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