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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are customarily 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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