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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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