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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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