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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students 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 topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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