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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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