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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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