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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students 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 topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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