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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily 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 many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education