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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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