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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are 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 a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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