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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly 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 quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education