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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not 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 blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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