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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not 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 organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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