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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners 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 subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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