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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly 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 a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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