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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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