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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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