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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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