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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally 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 many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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