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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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