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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free 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 distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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