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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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