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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. 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 numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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