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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually 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 numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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