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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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