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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students 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 several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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