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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free 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 subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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