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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically 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 topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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