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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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