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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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