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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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