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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically 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 issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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