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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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