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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally 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 a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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