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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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