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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students 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 a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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