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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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