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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly 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 quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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