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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open 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 online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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