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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are ordinarily 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 many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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