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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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