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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are normally free for learners 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 several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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