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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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