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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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