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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs 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 a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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