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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly 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 numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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