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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students 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 lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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