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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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