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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently 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 numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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