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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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