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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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