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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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