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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free 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 e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key 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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