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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners 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 many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources