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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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