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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically 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 subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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