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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs 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 quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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