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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free 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 lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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