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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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