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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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