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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually 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 quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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