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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free 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 issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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