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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free 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 several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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