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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally 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 many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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