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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 several topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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