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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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