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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not 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 technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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