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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically 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 many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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