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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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