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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners 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 several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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