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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students 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 several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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