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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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