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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students 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 numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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