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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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