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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free for students 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 topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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