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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students 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 issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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