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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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