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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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