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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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