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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually 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 e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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