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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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