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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students 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 many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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