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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally 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 several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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