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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners 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 many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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