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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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