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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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