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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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