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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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