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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually 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 many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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