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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily 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 quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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