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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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