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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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