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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners 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 topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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