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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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