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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly 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 issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This 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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