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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students 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 topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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