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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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