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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally 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 numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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