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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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