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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually 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 a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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