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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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