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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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