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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally 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 many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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