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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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