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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally 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 several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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