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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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