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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free 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 issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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