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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly 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 a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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