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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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